Congratulations to our 2024 Jim and Matthew Scarpati Honorary Applied Economics Conference Winners

On May 16, 2024, masters and undergraduate students participated in the inaugural Jim and Matthew Scarpati Honorary Applied Economics Conference.

Beginning June 30, the city of New York has instituted a tax — estimated to run from $15-$25 — on vehicles that enter Lower Manhattan. The tax aims to reduce car traffic, shorten travel times, and lower the amount of pollution from cars in the area.

During the conference, undergraduate and master’s economics students presented papers on the topic, “Economic Consequences of Traffic Congestion Pricing in Lower Manhattan”; the two best papers won monetary prizes.

1st place: Thomas Grasso, ECO BA/MS

2nd place: Noah Jenkins, ECO BA